Lidded Worcester Tea Caddy

Artist Worcester

Date1760 c

Place of ManufactureEngland, Europe

MediumMaterial: soft paste porcelain; enamel; gilt

DimensionsOverall (measurements are for tea caddy with cover): 14.7 x 7.8 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineAnn and Joseph Pearson Collection

Object number1979.267.001 a,b

Descriptioncaddy is urn shaped with wide, concave vertical flutes from the neck to the flaring foot. Painted with the "KYLIN" pattern depicting mythical kylins alternating with oriental style fantasy still lifes. Lid has a small version of the flowers of the flowers and is topped by a pink and yellow flower finial.
Pattern: Kylin;Bishop Sumner

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